Cyprus: Gambling Ban Bill Nears Completion
A DRAFT bill designed to ban online gambling will likely be sent to the European Commission next week and should be voted into law before the end of the year.
Sen. R. Wright (CA) Supports PASPA Lawsuit for Sports Betting in NJ
California may benefit from legalizing sports betting, state senator says
Donald Trump Says He Supports Legalized Online Gambling
Speaking to the New York Post this past week, real estate and casino magnate Donald Trump said that he supported efforts to legalize online gambling.
Online Gambling Bill Disastrous For Families Says Congressman
An Idaho Congressman has lashed out at his opponent for supporting an online gambling legalization initiative.
Australian Political Parties Bet On Self To Lose
Readers, punters, gamers, casino billionaires, entrepreneurs, journos and political pundits, what a week, and what a story have we got for you. You've heard of an own goal in soccer. Well, get this... Australian political parties betting on themselves to loose the upcoming election... no joke folks. Centrebet is enjoying the spoils with the rumour mill saying PartyGaming want in, but the clock is ticking boys. Media Man and Gambling911 play 'Casino Jack' with this most unusual turn of events that is rumoured to bring Paul The Psychic Octopus out of retirement...
Obama Clueless…. About Mel Gibson, Snooki
Apparently US President Barack Obama has little time to keep up with pop culture news.
HR 2267 Might Have Tough Time in House: Pelosi No Fan
An important milestone was met Wednesday when HR 2267, legislation that looks to fully legalize online poker in the U.S., passed by markup in the House Subcommittee.
Specifically, HR 2267 amends title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling activities by the Secretary of the Treasury, to provide for consumer protections on the Internet, to enforce the tax code, and for other purposes.
Next stop: The House, where HR 2267 author Barney Frank has some degree of sway. But there is one slight obstacle.
Cyprus Government Moves to End Online Gambling
By George Psyllides, Cyprus Mail
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie: Legalized Sports Betting No Priority?
European Punters Swindled by State Run Gambling Monopolies During World Cup
Wyclef Jean Haiti Presidential Odds a Good Bet
Wyclef Jean for President of Haiti? Stranger things have happened and one online gambling site may begin offering odds
Pennsylvania Gambling Beats Out Las Vegas, Atlantic City
No wonder Atlantic City is suffering, Pennsylvania is making quite an impact on the gambling scene, at least if collected taxes act as an indicator.
New York Times: States Addicted to Gambling
The New York Times featuring a report Monday regarding individual states desire to boost their economies through gambling, New Jersey included.
Gambling Industry Welcomes Atlantic City Plan But Others Skeptical
Donald Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY - Gov. Chris Christie's plan for state oversight of the casino district should boost the gaming industry, but it could take much longer to reverse Atlantic City's national reputation as a dirty and crime-plagued gambling haven, observers say.
Federal Agents Order Shutdown of Blogs
Some 73,000 blogs were shut down this past week, reportedly based on an order by US federal agents.
Online Poker Foe Spencer Bachus Likely to be Ousted
Rep. Spencer Bachus could find his role as the senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee concluding if the GOP has anything to do with it post election time.
According to Politico.com, House Republicans are plotting again to oust Bachus from the position of senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee. This time, the challenge is likely to come after the November election from conservatives, including some on the committee.
